Regal Princess To Follow In Royal Princess' Footsteps

Princess Cruises has announced that the second of two ships currently under construction will be named Regal Princess.

Sister ship to the forthcoming Royal Princess, Regal Princess will boast a similar experience with the new design features and layout. Regal Princess — another traditional ship name from the cruise line — will debut in spring 2014 and is estimated to carry 3,600 passengers across her 141,000 tonnes. Her shear size means she will boasts a fantastic size to passenger ratio.

Alan Buckelew, President and CEO of Princess Cruises, said: "Just as Royal Princess was named after one of our iconic early vessels, Regal Princess also takes a name from our past that we think is well suited for this spectacular ship. Today’s keel laying is an exciting event as it marks a key milestone in our new building program."

More details on the ship will follow once we have them — Regal Princess is expected to be a mirror image of Royal Princess, but with her own twist.

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